성산 장기려 선생의 의학전문직업성

There is widespread agreement among medical professionals that it is essential to teach medical professionalism to medical students and residents. While role modeling is regarded as an important way of teaching medical professionalism, it is not always easy to find positive role models. Dr. Chang Kee-Ryo provides an admirable example of a physician who practices medicine with professionalism; the values of medical professionalism can be acquired through attention to his deeds and words. Dr. Chang demonstrated the most fundamental principles and professional responsibilities described in “Medical Professionalism in the New Millenium: A Physician Charter.” Exposure to his life and work enables students to understand the concept of medical professionalism concretely and comprehensively rather than abstractly.